Dick Axtell
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 posted on 24/5/17 at 03:05 PM |
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R1 Carbs Problem - Aaarghgain!!
G'day to all those using R1 carbs on car engine. Connected up my R1 carbs, to try and fire up. Uh-Oh!! Fuel seems to be coming out all over the
place. My first reaction - "You've connected up to the water coolant/heater inlet!! ". But I think not - (maybe??).
So please can you help me to verify the correct fuel inlet connection? Advice will be greatly appreciated.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 03:16 PM |
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what fuel pump are you using?
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SJ
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 04:28 PM |
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Also check the float valves. If the carbs have been sitting for a while they can stick open.
Also, as Gremlin1234 suggested you need to use the correct pump, ideally from an R1 but any 600cc+ carbed motorbike pump should do.
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r1_pete
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 04:29 PM |
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Im 99% sure my 5JJ just used gravity feed so you really need a very low pressure pump .5 to 1 psi.....
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 04:32 PM |
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Am using Facet old-style fuel pump. So, I guess that this may well be too "big" for bike carbs? Also have fuel pressure regulator fitted
(but no gauge). Will search for alternative bike fuel pumps.
Thanks for all your suggestions. Has anyone found a "universal", or generic fuel pump, which would be suitable?
[Edited on 24/5/17 by Dick Axtell]
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 05:07 PM |
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Your best bet would be to find a bike pump - low pressure, high volume. Originally I tried a Facet with a pressure regulator, but it was just too
complicated. A bike pump just works...
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Brian R
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 05:37 PM |
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Fitted bike carbs to a crossflow locost a while ago using one of these pumps. It's been spot on. Correct pressure and self regulating.
FOR HONDA CBR600F CBR 600 F 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 FUEL PUMP OUTSIDE TANK
[Edited on 24/5/17 by Brian R]
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CosKev3
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 05:44 PM |
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Hi Dick
I've got the R1 pump sat on my bench off my car that the carbs came off
 open to offers
Ref the fuel connection it's the one facing down,near enough in the centre of carbs
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r1_pete
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 06:03 PM |
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Any carb bike pump will do you, most are made by Mitsubishi anyway.
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 24/5/17 at 07:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
Ref the fuel connection it's the one facing down, near enough in the centre of carbs
So I did get it right!
And thanks for all your replies and suggestions.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 25/5/17 at 04:06 PM |
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Fuel Press Regulator
Should I remove the fuel pressure regulator, after fitting the bike fuel pump?
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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CosKev3
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| posted on 25/5/17 at 04:10 PM |
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There is no regulater on the bike,so I would say yeah remove it.
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SJ
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| posted on 25/5/17 at 04:14 PM |
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quote:
There is no regulater on the bike,so I would say yeah remove it.
+1. The bike pump has a built in regulator that switches the pump off when the carb floats are full, so no need for anything else.
Stu
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 25/5/17 at 06:28 PM |
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Thanks again for your advice. 
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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